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S559 BFF

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,577 mi
Last recorded70,577 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 BFF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,577 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 70,577 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,112 miles

near side outer sill corroded

off side door mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 56,905 miles

Rubber cover broken on both front Mcphearson struts

Fail 6 Feb 2008 56,905 miles

Rubber cover broken on both front Mcphearson struts

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,915 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake pads getting low

Headlamps at highest permitted level

Pass 14 Feb 2006 46,380 miles

Both headlamp aims at highest settings.Both front tyres unevenly worn.Both front shock rebound rubbers/dust covers perished.

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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S559 BFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 80,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S559 BFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S559 BFF registered?

S559 BFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S559 BFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S559 BFF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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